Brittany Runs a Marathon

"You can't rush progress."

2019 1h 43m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 520

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Hilarious and outgoing, Brittany Forgler, is everybody’s best friend ― except her own. Her partying, underemployment and toxic relationships are catching up with her. She receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, but too broke for a gym and too proud to ask for help, Brit is at a loss, until her neighbor pushes her to run one sweaty block. Soon, she sets an almost unthinkable goal: the New York City Marathon.

“You can't rush progress.”

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Cast

Jillian Bell
Brittany Forgler
Michaela Watkins
Catherine
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Jern Dahn
Lil Rel Howery
Demetrius
Micah Stock
Seth
Alice Lee
Gretchen
Patch Darragh
Doctor Falloway
Peter Vack
Ryan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul Downs Colaizzo
Writers: Paul Downs Colaizzo
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo, shot by Seamus Tierney. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Duncan Thum. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Casey Brooks shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jillian Bell and Michaela Watkins and Utkarsh Ambudkar carry the top of the cast.

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Marketing tagline: "You can't rush progress.".

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IMDB entry: tt7671064 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Paul Downs Colaizzo directs. Seamus Tierney behind the camera. Duncan Thum scores. Casey Brooks cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo, shot by Seamus Tierney. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Duncan Thum. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Casey Brooks shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jillian Bell and Michaela Watkins and Utkarsh Ambudkar carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "You can't rush progress.".
7IMDB entry: tt7671064 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 25 themes, including "new york city", "philadelphia, pennsylvania", "roommates", "brother-in-law".

The technical file

Cinematography: Seamus Tierney
Original score: Duncan Thum
Editing: Casey Brooks
Production design: Erin Magill
Makeup / hair: Scott Hersh
VFX supervisor: Alex Noble
Sound: Ric Schnupp
Runtime: 103 min · 1h 43m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $7,439,448
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)

Awards

Sundance Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic

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SWITCH.2019-06-08
★ 8/10
While ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ is about weight loss, it never feels pandering or forced. Instead, it comes across as extremely realistic and grounded, which allows the comedy to flow. Everyone across the board brings their A-game to bring this really fresh and heartwarming comedy to life. If you’re a fan of films like ‘Trainwreck’ or ‘The Big Sick’, put on your joggers and sweatpants to run out and see this one. - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-brittany-runs-a-marathon-literally-run-out-to-see-this-stellar-comedy Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.
Rodney Wollam2019-09-27
★ 9/10
Brittany gets it right - that feeling you have in the pit of your stomach when you push away everyone who cares about you. A feeling I've had for a long long time. So self destructive. A 5-star movie, reflecting the reality of life, wouldn't have a happy ending. This movie has one. But the first 60 minutes absolutely nails it.